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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2020-04-061 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Carrie Tergin called the April 6, 2020 City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. Due to the stay at home order related to COVID-19, issued by Cole County, the City Council meeting was made available for viewing on the City’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CityofJefferson. ROLL CALL The f ollowing Council Members were present via WebEx for roll-call: Present: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, Wiseman Absent: None A quorum was declared present. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA A motion was made by Councilman Graham to adopt an amended agenda, adding item 19(a.) under New Business, “Discussion of an EDA Grant Application”. Councilman Mihalevich seconded the motion. There being no objection, the motion to adopt the amended agenda was approved unanimously. MISCELLANEOUS AGENDA ITEMS There were no miscellaneous agenda items at this time. PUBLIC HEARINGS There were no public hearings at this time. APPOINTMENTS BY THE MAYOR The following appointments were recommended. Councilman Graham motioned to approve the recommendations. Councilwoman Wiseman seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Board or Commission Recommended Appointment New Term Expires Term: Full/ Partial Library Board of Directors Ithaca Bryant Mar 2023 Full Animal Shelter Advisory Committee Stacey Beddoe Sept 2023 Full Tax Increment Finance Commission Seth Bauman April 2024 Full 2 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 PRESENTATIONS FROM STAFF, CONSULTANTS, AND INVITED GUESTS There were no presentations at this time. ANNOUNCEMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL, AND STAFF  All City meetings and cancellations can be found on the City’s calendar at jeffersoncitymo.gov.  Mayor Tergin announced the retirement of Fire Captain Darren Reuter. Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works, announced the upcoming retirement of Airport Manager, Ron Craft. Both City employees had many years of service with the City and were scheduled to receive recognition at the City Council meeting before the COVID-19 cancellation of Miscellaneous Agenda items.  Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services announced the suspension of the citywide Spring Clean Ups and Bulk Pickups. All trash must be bagged and placed in a Republic cart. Residential curbside recycling is suspended until further notice. More information can be found on the home page of the City’s website: www.jeffersoncitymo.gov.  Mr. Morasch announced the suspension of parking enforcement in the downtown area and at the City Parking Garage at 201 Madison Street. All fixed route fares for JEFFTRAN are temporarily suspended. Extra sanitation measures are being taken on all City buses.  Late fees on City wastewater sewer bills for the March 2020 service period will be waived. With the closure of City Hall to the general public until further notice, sewer bills may be mailed-in, paid online, at convenience locations, and at the City Hall drop box. More information can be found on the home page of the City’s website: www.jeffersoncitymo.gov. LINCOLN UNIVERSITY STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE UPDATE – Caroline Wanjiru There were no updates at this time. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON SPECIFIC BILLS OR RESOLUTIONS There were no presentations at this time. CONSENT AGENDA The following items were brought before the City Council for approval by Consent: a. Minutes of City Council Meetings: March 16, 2020 3 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 b. Approving $198,568, Year 3 Renewal of Concrete and Concrete Products Award to Cole County Industries c. Approving Award of Bid, Not to Exceed $50,000, for Electric Maintenance Services to Stokes Electric Company for Electric Maintenance Services of all City Departments d. Approving Award of Bid for $47,068.56 to RG Beck AZ dba TYR Tactical LLC for Police Department Tactical Vests e. Authorizing $34,118 Contract with G&R Construction for Roof Replacement at Fire Station 5 f. Declaring City Owned Equipment as Surplus and Authorizing Disposal of a 2011 International Vactor Jetter Model Jet-F g. Authorize Acceptance of $257,412 Bid 3109 from Coe Equipment, Inc. for the Purchase of a Sewer Jet Truck A motion was made by Councilman Graham and seconded by Councilman Mihalevich to approve consent agenda items a. through g., with the exception of c. The motion was approved unanimously. Item c. was then brought up for a separate discussion and vote. Mr. Morasch presented the item. After Staff and City Council discussion, a motion was made by Councilwoman Wiseman and seconded by Councilman Mihalevich to approve item c. The motion was approved unanimously. BILLS INTRODUCED 2019-115 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $55,520 AGREEMENT WITH RAFETILIS FINANCIAL CONSULTANTS, INC. FOR A SEWER RATE STUDY. Matt Morasch, Director of Public Works presented the bill. There being no objection, Bill 2019-115 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16021: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 4 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 2019-11 6 sponsored by Councilwoman Wiseman AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, CHANGING, AMENDING, AND MODIFYING THE ZONING MAP OF THE ZONING CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY REZONING 2.19 ACRES LOCATED AT 1200 LINDEN DRIVE FROM RA-2 RESIDENTIAL TO PUD PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT AND APPROVING A PRELIMINARY PUD PLAN FOR THE PROPERTY. 2019-117 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH WATKINS ROOFING TO REPLACE THE ROOF AT JEFFERSON CITY FIRE STATION No. 1. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. After Staff and City Council discussion, Councilman Mihalevich motioned, and Councilman Graham seconded the motion, to award the contract to Missouri Builders Services. If Missouri Builders Services is unable to fulfill the contract due to the COVD-19 environment, the contract will be awarded to Watkins Roofing. Bill 2019-117 failed, and the motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, and Ward Nay: Wiseman 2019-118 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, PERTAINING TO REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 32 OF THE CITY CODE. Councilwoman Wiseman requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-118 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16023: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 5 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 2019-119 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, VACATING AND DISCONTINUING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY OF A PORTION OF THE 1800 BLOCK OF CHICAGO ROAD. Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-119 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16024: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-120 sponsored by Councilwoman Ward AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION. 2019-121 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A $2,441.25 AGREEMENT WITH COLE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT FOR THE ANNUAL TYLER TECHNOLOGIES’ ENTERPRISE CAD SOFTWARE LICENSE AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT. Councilman Schreiber requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-121 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16025: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-122 sponsored by Councilman Hussey AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CONCRETE SOLUTION LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,121.20 FOR THE MIDWAY CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT. 6 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 Councilman Hussey requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-122 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16026: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-123 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE J (PARKING PROHIBITED) AND SCHEDULE O (PARKING TIME LIMIT ZONES), BY ADDITION OF ROADWAYS. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-123 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16027: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-124 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), BY ADDITION OF THE SOUTH COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE - SCRUGGS STATION ROAD INTERSECTION TO SCHEDULE G (STOP INTERSECTIONS). Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-124 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16028: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 7 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 2019-125 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 19 (MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC), SCHEDULE W (SNOW PRIORITY AND EMERGENCY AREA ROUTES), BY ADDITION OF ROADWAYS AND MODIFYING ROADWAY NAMES FOR CLARITY. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-125 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16029: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None 2019-126 sponsored by Councilman Graham AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, AMENDING CHAPTER 22 (PARKING, STOPPING AND STANDING) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, BY MODIFYING WORDING FOR CLARITY. Councilman Graham requested to suspend the rules. There being no objection, Bill 2019-126 was read third time by title, placed on final passage, and passed by the following roll-call vote as Ordinance 16030: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None BILLS PENDING There were no bills pending at this time. INFORMAL CALENDAR There were no bills on the informal calendar. RESOLUTIONS RS2019-30 sponsored by Councilman Hussey 8 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI AMENDING THE CDBG 2019-2023 CONSOLIDATED STRATEGIC PLAN AND AUTHORIZING ITS SUBMISSION TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Sonny Sanders, Director of Planning and Protective Services, presented the resolution. Councilman Hussey motioned to adopt RS2019-30. Councilwoman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and W iseman Nay: None RS2019-31 sponsored by Councilman Graham A RESOLUTION EXTENDING AN EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND FURTHER PROCLAMATIONS THEREUNDER UNTIL MAY 5, 2020 Ryan Moehlman, City Counselor, presented the resolution. Councilman Graham motioned to adopt RS2019-31. Councilman Ward seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted by the following roll -call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GALLERY ON OTHER TOPICS There were no presentations at this time. COUNCIL AND STAFF DISCUSSION OF PRESENTATION TOPICS There was no discussion at this time. APPROVAL OF 3/16/2020 CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Councilwoman Wiseman motioned and Councilman Prather seconded the motion to approve the March 16, 2020 Closed Session Minutes. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman 9 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING, APRIL 6, 2020 Nay: None NEW BUSINESS Mr. Moehlman presented an opportunity to apply for an EDA grant which would include a conference center on the Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) Development Site . Mr. Moehlman indicated that if the City Council chose not to include a conference center at a later time, the City could withdraw the application, or reject any grant funds if it’s too late withdraw the application. Councilman Fitzwater motioned to direct Staff to apply for an EDA grant which would include a conference center on the MSP site. Councilman Graham seconded the motion. The motion passed by the following roll-call vote: Aye: Fitzwater, Graham, Hensley, Hussey, Kemna, Mihalevich, Prather, Schreiber, Ward, and Wiseman Nay: None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Councilman Kemna and Councilman Mihalevich respectively a sked City Staff for an update on the demolition of 200 East High Street and the Jefferson City Memorial Airport terminal. Mr. Morasch informed City Council that demolition of 200 East High Street was nearly complete, and the crew would be working on gradin g and cleaning the lot. The airport terminal demolition is moving at a slower pace. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Councilwoman Wiseman, seconded by Councilman Graham, and approved unanimously at 7:35 P.M.